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Ryan Trares

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The evening rush had hit Coffeehouse Five, bringing a line of people to wait for their smoothies and coffee.

In tables and overstuffed chairs throughout the small space, they sipped on cappuccinos and lattes. Soft brown tones and low light create a welcoming atmosphere. Christmas music redone by contemporary artists played.

The scene could have come out of any Starbucks. But for every cup of coffee or chai tea they took, the patrons were helping the mission work of a Johnson County church.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — As soon as the prayer began, the woman’s body slowly started rising out of the chair.

Priests had been summoned to her house to perform the rite of exorcism and were convinced the woman was under the possession of evil. The Rev. Vince Lampert watched closely, thinking his eyes must be tricking him. But the body did seem to be rising.

Lampert was taken aback. But his mentor and fellow exorcist calmly pushed the woman back down into the chair and continued praying.